E08.9

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Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition without complications

Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)

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inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

  • drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus (E09.-)
  • gestational diabetes (O24.4-)
  • neonatal diabetes mellitus (P70.2)
  • postpancreatectomy diabetes mellitus (E13.-)
  • postprocedural diabetes mellitus (E13.-)
  • secondary diabetes mellitus NEC (E13.-)
  • type 1 diabetes mellitus (E10.-)
  • type 2 diabetes mellitus (E11.-)

📋 Code Instructions

inherited
  • code to identify control using:
  • injectable non-insulin antidiabetic drugs (Z79.85)
  • insulin (Z79.4)
  • oral antidiabetic drugs (Z79.84)
  • oral hypoglycemic drugs (Z79.84)
  • Code first: the underlying condition, such as:
  • Code first: congenital rubella (P35.0)
  • Code first: Cushing's syndrome (E24.-)
  • Code first: cystic fibrosis (E84.-)
  • Code first: malignant neoplasm (C00-C96)
  • Code first: malnutrition (E40-E46)
  • Code first: pancreatitis and other diseases of the pancreas (K85-K86.-)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code E08.9 represents diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition without complications. This code falls under the Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that E08.9 has 8 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code E08.9?

ICD-10-CM code E08.9 is "Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition without complications". It belongs to the category: Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89).

Is E08.9 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, E08.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with E08.9?

E08.9 has 8 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

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Code Information

CodeE08.9
BillableYes
ParentE08
CategoryEndocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
Excludes18 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)